In South Africa, the crazy bet of "grandmother" Helen Zille, an unconventional candidate for the mayoralty of Johannesburg

At 75, Helen Zille revitalizes the South African municipal election campaign, aiming to become Johannesburg's first white mayor post-apartheid. A former Cape Town mayor and DA leader, she is a long-time ANC opponent. Her sharp style and viral campaign highlight the city's issues under current leadership, positioning her as a frontrunner in polls despite past controversial remarks.

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